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Plano Mayor Dyer will not seek reelection

Plano Mayor Phil Dyer announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to a second term, meaning his time as mayor will end after the 2013 elections.

Dyer has served as mayor since 2009, presiding over the city as it, like most municipal governments across the state, dealt with limited resources and revenue. He has been involved in Plano government for years, serving on the City Council from 1999 to 2005 and on city boards boards before that.

His announcement was made at the end of Monday’s regular council meeting. It marks the start of the 2013 campaign season for the city. In addition to the mayor’s seat, three City Council seats — Place 2, Place 4 and Place 8 — will be on the ballot.

No candidates have publicly announced intentions to run for Dyer’s seat.